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April 26, 1953 Camp IV 21,200 feet above sea level

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3–5,
6–8,
9–12

Hillary and teammate Tenzing Norgay, roped to each other,
cut ice steps and maneuver around hidden crevasses. After
hours of hard work, they succeed in reaching Camp
IV. Then they begin their descent to Base Camp. Along
the way, Hillary jumps onto a loose ice block. It
falls off the mountain and takes him with it! Acting
fast, Norgay quickly grabs hold of the rope and saves
his teammate. Phew! That was a close call. Obviously
teamwork is one of the most important qualities for
a successful climb. To find out more about Hillary's
strong teammate, check out the Profile of Tenzing
Norgay. What do you think are the most important traits for a climbing companion to have? If you were going to climb Mt. Everest, what type of person would you like to accompany you?

Making the Team
You are planning a climbing expedition and can only
bring 14 team members. Make a list of who you'd include
on your expedition and why. To help you make your
list, think about what kinds of skills you would want
your team members to know. For example, if you want
to conduct scientific experiments on the expedition,
then you may need a scientist or two. Keep in mind
that not everyone will go to the very top, as was true
in the Mt. Everest expedition, but every member has an
important role. As you put together your team, read Whitney Stewart's comments on climbing, and think about why particular people were selected for the Everest team.